Sign Language to Bring Art Exhibitions Closer... Ministry Invites Applications for Sign Language Video Production Institutions

Applications Accepted from May 21 to June 12

Ten Institutions Including Museums and Art Galleries to Be Selected

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is accepting applications from 10 institutions to support the production of sign language videos providing exhibition information, aiming to improve exhibition accessibility for the deaf community.

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According to the ministry, as of May 21, applications are being accepted until June 12 for the "2026 Exhibition Information Sign Language Video Production Support Project." Eligible applicants include museums, art museums, exhibition halls, and memorial halls nationwide that offer exhibition content.

This initiative aims to ensure that hearing-impaired visitors can not only view exhibits but also understand and enjoy their significance by supporting the production of sign language videos. The ministry has been supporting the creation of exhibition information sign language videos since 2023.

Priority will be given to institutions with permanent or long-term exhibitions. This is to ensure that the produced sign language videos are not used only once but continue to be utilized over time. The ministry plans to comprehensively review regional balance, facility accessibility, potential for video utilization, and exhibition suitability when selecting the supported institutions.

The demand for exhibition visits by the deaf community will also be considered in the selection process. The ministry will survey both the viewing needs of the deaf and the necessity of sign language video production to ensure that the videos are supplied to exhibition sites where they are genuinely needed.

Over the past three years, a total of 882 sign language videos have been produced through this project. These videos have accumulated more than 600,000 views on YouTube channels.

The final list of selected institutions will be announced on June 22 following a review of basic eligibility, a survey of demand from the deaf community, and comprehensive evaluation.

A ministry official stated, "We will strive to reflect the real voices of the deaf so that sign language videos can be distributed to the places where they are most needed and desired," adding, "We hope that many exhibition institutions interested in creating an environment where everyone can enjoy barrier-free arts and culture will participate."

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